Best French Open 2016 quotes: Watching Rafael Nadal attempt to win 10th title is remarkable

We are into the third day of French Open and we have seen some some great matches, some not-so-great outfits and several great one-liners. From defending champions Stan Wawrinka's five-set scare which had girlfriend Donna Vekic nervous to comments on Roger Federer's absence, players had a lot to say.

Here's is the best of Roland Garros 2016 in the words of the players themselves.

Day 3

Andy Murray. Getty Images

"I had to go, really. Believe me. It was better if I wasn't on the court."

"Welcome to France and the red tape. It's a process. We play by the rules. We asked for planning permission a long time ago. All we can do is monitor the situation and follow the due process."

- French Open tournament director Guy Forget on the slow progress of the expansion work at Roland Garros .

"Like I'm a germ freak so I have to change my blankets all the time. There is a big UA Stadium blanket. It's super warm. I have that and a cheetah print blanket for hotels. Reminds me of home. I like to be reminded of home. When I'm at home I'm on my couch snuggling my blanket."

- Sloane Stephens doesn't go anywhere without a blanket.

Day 1

Nick Kyrgios. Getty Images

"I think we all know in this room if that was me that did that, it would be an absolute circus."

- Nick Kyrgios claiming that had he shoved an umpire -- as Novak Djokovic did in Rome last week -- he would have been sanctioned.

"He's just a good bloke."

- Kyrgios on fellow Australian Lleyton Hewitt

"I have lots of opponents which were making different kind of noises."

Swiss qualifier Victorija Golubic on American opponent Alison Riske, whose every shot was accompanied by a variety of sound effects.